Q: Do I need a Real Estate Lawyer to change my deceased grandfathers property to my name? I am his only living relative.
He was originally from North Carolina but had to come to MD when my grandmother became ill and remained here in MD until his death. He was in a nursing home in MD at the time of his death and owned no property here. I was told to open and close an estate in MD. Now I need to have my name placed on the deed or property. He had no will at the time of his death, and as I said he has no living relatives. Must I get an attorney to replace my name on the deed or are there any documents I can fill out and submit to the court or register of deeds without the expense of an attorney? I reside in Maryland but the property is located in BunnLevel North Carolina.I don't know any attorneys in Harnett County, where the proerty is. Or must I go to North Carolina?
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A: You need a MD attorney to determine heirship and prepare an Affidavit of Heirship, if he lived any MD more than a month or so. Then get a NC attorney to record the Affidavit (or do it yourself properly) to show the world you are the sole heir and owner. Taxes need to be paid in your name. If there is a Deed of Trust and Note, they must be brought current. Insurance may be needed.
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